Test Intern

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Test Intern to join the Data, Power and Control Team in Reno, NV. Under general supervision of the Operations Engineering Senior Manager, the Test Intern will support the Operations Department by ensuring new products have proper test procedures defined and implemented prior to new product release. The Test & Validation Technician is an entry level position that will ensure that all regulatory and manufacturing tests/standards are complied with on new and existing products and components to ensure high quality products. The Test & Validation Technician ensures that all assigned duties are performed quickly, efficiently and according to the established departmental and company policies, procedures and goals. The Test Intern, as with all members of the Server Technology Team, is expected to promote a positive attitude, demonstrate initiative, professionalism, personal awareness, integrity, and exercise confidentiality.

What Will You Do?

• Assist with developing and executing test plans for printed circuit board assemblies.
• Assist with designing, building, and testing manufacturing fixtures to ease product assembly.
• Assist with developing documents and methods for process improvement, control and accuracy.
• Diagnose and correct faults in prototype PCAs and finished products.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital test items.
• Assist in the setup and running of R&D experiments under the direction of engineering personnel.
• Maintain and organize the engineering lab and test validation inventory as instructed by operations engineering personnel.
• Promote positive company user relations by projecting a courteous, helpful attitude and assisting employees when appropriate.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process (specifically Department Managers); Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Currently enrolled in an engineering BS program (expected graduation in 2026 or 2027).

Experience:

None required.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Basic electrical understanding/knowledge.
• Computer proficient with knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Self-management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the company.
• Strong attention to detail and organization/planning skills and the ability to work independently.

Desired Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to use electronic test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, meters, function generators, etc.
• Working knowledge of analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits.
• Experience soldering and reworking fine pitch SMT circuit components.
• Experience working on live high voltage circuits.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and audit process.

Required Competencies:

• Detail Oriented – Be able to keep track of and create task lists.
• Follow Through – Can finish projects completely and keep track of the details.
• Time Management – Be able to work on multiple projects concurrently and keep track of progress and status.
• Quality focused – Able to keep quality standards high in the face of time pressure.
• Accurate – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Communication – Deliver on metrics, expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Follows Instructions – Can perform tasks following the plans that are already written.
• Focused – Can address distractions, stay focused on tasks, and take responsibility for the outcomes.
• Customer focused – Able to serve our customers effectively.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work environment is fast-paced and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required, and multi-task job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer